There is a need to interrogate the rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases, which continue to occur despite strict laws implemented to curb such occurrences.
This is the combined view of various policy analysts and researchers.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has raised concern over the increase in criminal activities in the region, revealing that more than 6,400 criminal cases were reported in 2025.
The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has assured that the government will address challenges faced by law enforcement in the ||Kharas Region to improve service delivery.
Botswana's Police Services Commissioner, Dinah Marathe, has called on SADC member states to double their efforts in the fight against drug trafficking, as Cannabis (dagga) smuggling is reaching alarming levels.
Commissioner Andreas Shilelo addressed his first mass parade as the new Oshana Regional Police Commander at the Oshana Police Headquarters following his transfer from the Zambezi Region.
Police in the ||Kharas Region have honoured retiring police officers, who dedicated more than 25 years of their lives to serving and protecting communities, with a farewell parade.
The farewell parade ceremony was held in Keetmanshoop.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that anyone trying to disrupt the country on June 30 will face the law, as tensions build around an anti-foreigner deadline pushed by anti-illegal-immigration groups.
Several stakeholders have joined forces to launch a drunk-driving assessment and law enforcement campaign starting in July.
The aim is to root out drunk driving, which has been identified as one of the main contributors to road crashes on Namibian roads.
Titus Sheehama, who was arrested when the police intercepted a truck loaded with contraband on Sunday, appeared in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate Court.
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) seized various illicit drug substances and arrested 143 suspects during anti-drug operations conducted nationwide between 1 and 31 May this year.
